- Goal focused
- Mindful approaches
- Depth oriented
About Jeralyn
Dr. Jeralyn Carter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18 years of experience who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She also supports concerns related to addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBT matters. She practices in Hawaii and works with clients who are seeking practical ways to feel steadier in daily life.
Dr. Carter blends straightforward, evidence-based techniques with mindful and depth-oriented work. Sessions focus on setting clear, realistic goals and taking small, trackable steps toward them. She pays attention to emotions, thought patterns, and behavior so clients can notice real change over time.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, mood disorders, grief, and crisis situations. That history informs how she structures care when people feel overwhelmed or are coping with big life shifts. She keeps the process collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
In therapy she aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely and be heard. Practical tools are paired with exploration of deeper themes when that feels helpful. Progress is tracked gently so clients can see what’s working.
Clients can expect straightforward language and an approach that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive work, mindfulness, and depth-oriented exploration. Dr. Carter also incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Jungian ideas when useful. She invites people to take the next step when they are ready to begin.
Dr. Carter blends straightforward, evidence-based techniques with mindful and depth-oriented work. Sessions focus on setting clear, realistic goals and taking small, trackable steps toward them. She pays attention to emotions, thought patterns, and behavior so clients can notice real change over time.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, mood disorders, grief, and crisis situations. That history informs how she structures care when people feel overwhelmed or are coping with big life shifts. She keeps the process collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
In therapy she aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely and be heard. Practical tools are paired with exploration of deeper themes when that feels helpful. Progress is tracked gently so clients can see what’s working.
Clients can expect straightforward language and an approach that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive work, mindfulness, and depth-oriented exploration. Dr. Carter also incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Jungian ideas when useful. She invites people to take the next step when they are ready to begin.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that align with those values. It often fits well when stress, anxiety, or life changes make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to test new outcomes; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and building distress tolerance, which can help with anger, mood instability, or self-regulation struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress and needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people meet from a quieter place or during a short work break. It can also allow more frequent check-ins when helpful and make consistent practice of skills more realistic for everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to ADHD and LGBT matters.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The style is collaborative and practical, combining goal setting with mindfulness and depth work so clients learn skills and also reflect on underlying patterns.
What experience does the clinician have?
Dr. Carter has 18 years of experience and a background supporting people through trauma, mood disorders, grief, crisis intervention, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and the practice accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.